A man was treated for minor injuries Friday night after he crashed into a pickup and then backed into a column holding up the roof of a Burger King drive-thru in Fort Lauderdale. The driver of a black Dodge Challenger was alone in the car when he slammed into a red 2008 Ford F-150 that was stopped at the intersection on Broward Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts, witnesses said. The driver of the car then backed into a column that was holding up the roof of the drive-thru at the restaurant, 666 W. Broward Blvd.

If you've dined in any great restaurants in South Florida over the last 10 years, you've been to a David Manero restaurant. On Monday, Manero's career takes a new turn with the opening of BurgerFi in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, his first fast casual operation. It's called BurgerFi because Manero wants to lead what he calls the "burgerfication of the nation. " "We're going to reeducate people on how to eat hamburgers in a healthful way," he says. BurgerFi (4343 North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 954-489-0110)

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz banned Chick-fil-A from her family's diet and urged a boycott of the Hobby Lobby crafts chain. But she said Monday she hasn't decided whether to stop patronizing Burger King over the Miami-based company's decision to reconstitute itself as a Canadian company. "I'm still deciding," she said. "My kids actually like Burger King. So if I end up telling them we are not going to Burger King any more they are going to be really bummed. " The Weston congresswoman, who is chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, is an advocate of using personal buying power to back up her beliefs.

Sutter Home Winery and Kraft USA are sponsoring the second annual "Build a Better Burger" recipe competition. Cooks are invited to send in their recipes for extraordinary burgers for a chance to win some of the $50,000 in prizes. The recipe can include beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, fish or vegetables, provided the ingredients can be formed into a patty and fit on a bun. Contestants can garnish the burgers with any combination of cheeses, sauces and condiments. A panel of home economists will judge all the contest entries and select winners from 12 regions across the United States.

Guess he must have been planning an intimate party. Roger Crawford, 42, was busted after stealing a cheeseburger, Four Loko drink, Red Bull drink and condoms from a convenience store, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report, WFTS ABC Action News-28 in Tampa. A deputy, who happened to have walked into the store, had noticed Crawford outside with an orange can under his shirt. Employees then told the deputy about the theft, according to records.

Wednesday is $5 burger night at Table 42 Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar, the Boca Raton hot spot formerly known as Coal Mine Pizza. Executive Chef Matthew Danaher starts with premium Harris Ranch-farmed beef. Diners then customize their burgers starting with temperature. You then move on to choose two topping items from a list that includes everything from bacon and Vidalia onions to a fried egg and sauteed baby portobellos. There's a choice of sauces and spreads including mayo, Dijon, crispy caper aioli and herb pesto.

Overall impression: South Florida's own BurgerFi has most other burger spots beat by miles. Delray Beach is the second location after Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs are up next, with almost 60 franchises set to open across the country. BurgerFi is here to stay. Background: David Manero - creator of Vic & Angelo's ( Delray Beach , Palm Beach Gardens, Miami Beach) and The Office ( Delray Beach ) - noticed the runaway success of burgers and fries on his menus and realized they are the cornerstone of American restaurant meals.

Food Network Magazine surveyed every state in the country to come with up 50 States, 50 Burgers. In each state, the magazine recommends one burger you ?absolutely have to try. Here in Florida, they recommend the fritas from El Rey De Las Fritas in Miami-Dade. These are the thin burgers that made the trip from Cuba to Miami. They're topped with shoestring fries and a secret sauce. I'm a fan. The magazine has a very cool on-line map to search for the best burger in each state. PHOTO: A frita from El Rey De Las Fritas (Courtesy Three Guys From Miami)

Deal Fort Lauderdale-based BurgerFi has signed a five-year deal with the Miami Dolphins . The contract is a part of a larger strategy to bring fresh, all-natural, hormone-free burgers to stadiums, airports and campuses across the country. BurgerFi opened its first restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea in 2011. Since then, the burger concept has grown to 54 restaurants nationwide. The franchise, which makes hormone-free Angus burgers as well as its natural fries, frozen custard, signature hot dogs and craft beer, expects to double its size by the end of 2015 and to expand internationally.

Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce! Burger King has a Whopper of an offer: Free Android smartphones. The Miami-based fast food chain is celebrating its new Burger King smartphone app for Android and iPhone by giving away free devices with new or upgraded two-year agreements with AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. Options include the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (which retailes for $99 at ATT.com), and Motorola Droids, LGs, HTCs and others via Amazon.com where you enter coupon code FREEPHONE at checkout.

Another BOGO at Boston Market this week! This coupon's good for a free new BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger when you buy one at participating locations. The new sandwich features white and dark meat rotisserie chicken, Applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato with roasted garlic/avocado aioli on a brioche bun. While you're at it, sign up for the VIP Club and you'll get a $3 off a $6 purchase coupon as a thank you, too. Click here for the deal. The coupon expires Friday.

Shula Burger restaurants are hosting a two-day fundraiser to help the family of James Edwards, a 2-year-old South Florida boy who is recovering in the hospital from a near drowning accident. The burger joints in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach will offer a "Turtle Power Burger" Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are donating 100 percent of the profits from the burger sales to the family, the company said. James is a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fan. The burger will cost $5.99 and include fries and a drink.

Rok:Brgr, offering more than 100 craft beers and signature burgers, will open this fall at The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. The new restaurant is expected to open in October and become the third and largest Rok:Brgr for Fort Lauderdale-based JEY Hospitality Group. It will be more than twice the size of the downtown Fort Lauderdale Rok:Brgr and have room for more than 200 guests in its indoor and outdoor areas. "We want to serve the Aventura, North Miami and Hallandale area," said Marc Falsetto, co-founder of JEY Hospitality.

Restaurant opens in Weston A Duffy's Sports Grill opened Friday in Weston at Weston Town Center. The sports-themed casual dining bar and restaurant is the fifth in Broward County for the Lake Worth-based chain. The menu at Duffy's includes BBQ baby back ribs, half-pound Certified Angus Beef burgers and jumbo chicken wings. Beer, cocktails and wine are also available. Duffy's restaurants boast more than 50 TVs per location, framed authentic sports memorabilia and an upscale sports bar environment.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle should be chosen the funniest movie of the summer! The movie is based on two roommates who party and avoid reality. But everything begins to change for these two pot smokers when they see a White Castle commercial. The two crave the burgers and decide they have to have them, no matter what. But getting to White Castle isn't as easy as they thought. Ridiculous, laugh-out loud obstacles such as being attacked by a raccoon, riding a cheetah and breaking the law keep viewers rolling.

Victory Living Programs will host its annual "Cheeseburger in Paradise" event March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club. Funds raised will benefit the nonprofit organization, which provides supported living, employment and social programs to help individuals with disabilities live healthy, productive and independent lives. Guests will enjoy a burger bar, two drink tickets, DJ and dancing while wearing island attire. Attendees will also get the chance to win silent and live auctions prizes, including baskets based on Jimmy Buffet songs, four one-day park hopper passes to Disney World, a tasting party for 20 friends in the private tasting room of Total Wine & More in Plantation, a one-week stay at a vacation cabin in North Carolina and a one-week stay at a vacation home in Costa Rica.

Fork & Knife in Boca Raton has some delicious freebies and dining savings, according to the restaurant's Facebook page. On Mondays during dinner, get a free entree valued at up to $24 when you buy one. On Tuesdays, get half-priced burgers, including the 10-ounce F&K Signature Burger, which is over the top with a fried egg and bacon jam. Fork & Knife is at 99 SE Mizner Blvd. #110 in Boca Raton, 561-405-6542 Click here for the deal. No coupon is necessary but mention "The Gab Group" to get the offers.